Mr J is turning 1!How scrumptious does this cake from Love Inside look? Designed especially for this Cake Smash Session in our Brisbane portrait studio, it smelled amazing! It took Mr J a little while to warm up, but soon he was slipping and sliding in a cakey mess. Think he had the most fun in the wash up bubble bath- this little boy likes to be all squeaky clean :)

A slightly healthier alternative to a Cake Smash session is theFruit Smash 'mini' session!Miss R's {3.5 years} fruit of choice was the juicy watermelon! Messy and fun, this portrait session is perfect for your fruity little person and isn't reserved just for birthdays!

This lovely family is growing by one more!One of my fav family's to photograph was expecting another little princess. An awesome team got together for this Belly Session. Mumma Cassie had an afternoon of pampering by Jamie from Goregeous Glamour. With her flawless hair and makeup done, Cassie donned this stunning maternity/breastfeeding dress by Mammabelle Maternity and her two princesses excitedly got into there plum tutu's by Rainbow Twirls Tutu Boutique and off to the Pine Forests we went.It was hot, it was windy, but it was awesome!

Melanie Rose Photography was established in May 2004 (over 10 years ago) How that time has flown. My business was born out of my love for photography and a love of photographing, well, love! After dabbling in a lot of different styles of photography, it was clear that I had fallen in love with photographing people, their connection and their story.

Always having being based in Brisbane, I’m familiar with (most of) Brisbane’s popular venues and locations and even have a few sneaky ones of my own. Looking for a location a little different, I love a challenge! Through my years in the world of photography I’m experienced in studio and location photography.

About me personally, I’m a vibrant bubbly photographer with a quirky edge. I am a mum to a furbaby, a fluffy (and a little chubby) white deaf cat, who I adore. I have traveled about a little, but would love to travel more (…did someone say destination wedding? I’m in!) Vintage and up-cycled wares is totally my thing and I can't get through the day without a coffee. Like you, my family and my friends are my world, so I understand how special it is to have photographs to represent who they are.

Like how your clothes represent your style, I’ve found a location for my studio that represents my style.Vintage, quirky and homey.Situated at Newmarket, we are only 15 mins from Brisbane City.

But Melanie Rose Photography is not all about me, I have an amazing team of photographers and a videographer backing me up, who have worked along side me for as many years as I can remember!

Interested in having Melanie Rose Photography to tell your wedding or family story?Drop me a line on 0459 994 494 or [email protected],I’d love to hear from you.

Miss L lit up the Portrait Studio with her cheeky little smile.This girls knows how to work that camera, giving us little scrunched up nose smiles and giggles. Not too sure who was having the most fun!

'Mini' studio sessions are perfect for littlies like Miss L, long enough to capture gorgeous images, short enough that no one gets cranky!

With a little girl on her way to Prep this year, it got me thinking, why would I book a back to school mini session? Mini sessions are such a wonderful way to capture special occasions and milestones in the life of your children!

They are also a nice wake up call to replace those ‘dated’ photos in your photo frames around the living room.

Here is my own personal list of reasons I would book a back to school mini session with Melanie Rose Photography:1. Kids more relaxed.During a ‘mini’ session with Melanie Rose Photography, even the quietest of children will be jumping for joy! A relaxed atmosphere to help capture such a precious moment. 2. A snap shot in time.We all know, as mums, that our children grow way too quickly. Photos are so important to capture memories and ensure we always have these special memories to share!

3. Encourage your children to be motivated and excited for this big event in their life!Moving from Kindy to Prep is a major event in a young person’s life! Showing the importance of it and getting them excited diminishes the nerves that come along with it all!A cute photo shoot will help build this excitement.4. Practise wearing their school uniform and school shoes!There is nothing worse on the first day of school than a child saying their shoes hurt or their uniform ‘tickles,’ we have all been there. What a great way to practise wearing the uniform and shoes and capturing a moment in time!5. Share the love!Are there Grandparents, God Parents or other relatives that will miss out on that first day? That’s easy! Provide them with a beautiful photo of their loved ones so they feel included! - Holly, mum of two rugrats

January 2017 Back to School 'mini' sessions in our Newmarket Studio now bookingContact us on 0419 794 622 or [email protected]

How to keep a 4 year old happy in the studio? Give him confetti to throw around!Always looking for new and fun themes for our portrait photography, this Confetti 'mini' session sure was a hit with Mr. 4.He was a superstar in our Newmarket Studio.

Mr 4: Mum will we be coming back to see her again for more photos?Mum: Why, did you love it?Mr 4: Well I did throw hearts up, so it made me love her and that was so much fun! (Silence) Mum, did you hear me? Let me know when she wants me back.

Confetti 'mini' session

It's not often your allowed to just throw things around to make a mess, but that's exactly what we are encouraging in the studio and don't they just LOVE it!A 'mini' session all about expressions and having fun!Miss 'R' {4 years} was the first to try out our new 'mini' session theme in our Brisbane portrait studio and I think it pretty safe to say she approves.

I've been waiting to try a MILK BATH session and when it came time for Tania's belly session I couldn't wait. Fill a bath with milk and textures and the fun begins (a bit stinky and warm, but fun all the same :)

Back to School themed 'mini' sessions are one of my favourites to photograph in the portrait studio! The prep kids are so much fun to chat to with and photograph. Packed with personality, they have so many ideas about the world and are only to happy to share their thoughts with you...sometimes their thoughts are incredibly mature and logical and sometimes they go off on crazy fun tangents, full of imagination!

In my job I'm super lucky to be invited to capture the celebrations...weddings, first birthdays, baptisms, even a birth or two. This portrait session while filled with giggles and a load of love had a twist. This is Clyde (the four legged hairy fello), or as introduced to me by Mr. H, Clydey. Clydey hadn't been feeling so great so his Mum thought she'd waste no time in capturing some family photographs. Sadly Clyde passed the following day. To Clydes family, I am so honoured to have been chosen to photograph Clyde for you, he was a beautiful patient puppy dog, I am so sorry to hear of his passing